Recipe: Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oatmeal

This shot is of oatmeal that’s in my slow cooker as I write this up. The liquid on top will absorb as it continues to cook. I love the flavor of the ingredients below, but you can use all water, or use more water and sub in some cream or half & half, increase or decrease the sugar to taste, etc.

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low for six to eight hours – the time will depend on how hot your slow cooker runs. Mine is done in about six hours (in the photo, it’s been cooking for 4 1/2). I’ve found that if I let the oatmeal cool completely in the refrigerator, it doesn’t stick to the sides much.

I freeze the oatmeal in individual-serving portions and serve it with some dried fruit and approximately one tablespoon of brown sugar.

@anon – Great questions! I use a 4-quart crock and freeze in containers. I reheat in the microwave (transferring to a bowl, since I try not to microwave plastic). I think it would dry out if reheated on the stove, unless you added liquid. Hope that helps!